Extending appliance mains cable

shiraz99

flashg67 said:

this one has strain relief  - https://www.screwfix.com/p/debox-in-line-junction-box/8692h

It has also has the old terminal block inbuilt which is not what I was looking for, but thanks anyway. I notice there's a plain chockbox without any terminals inside on Screwfix that might work.

shiraz99

davemorton said:

If the item does not have an earth, use something like this...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRoSv3O-frCKrO6bsX6ZPkis93-RKUfGXCXgw&usqp=CAU

Just to clarify it's a T&E mains cable for a kitchen appliance that I want to extend. I've used the connector you linked to on a number of occasions for garden electrical tools but it won't suit what I'm trying do here.

Risteard

Ebe_Scrooge said:

Depending on the appliance and its location, you could always go old-school and just use a box-standard terminal block wrapped over with electrical tape - cheap and cheerful, though not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  Or, if you can access it easily, just replace the whole cable with a longer piece of the correct diameter/load rating.

I realise this doesn't answer your specific question, but I've got my MSE head on

That is not permissible.

Mr.Generous said:

Risteard said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

Depending on the appliance and its location, you could always go old-school and just use a box-standard terminal block wrapped over with electrical tape - cheap and cheerful, though not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  Or, if you can access it easily, just replace the whole cable with a longer piece of the correct diameter/load rating.

I realise this doesn't answer your specific question, but I've got my MSE head on

That is not permissible. And strain relief isn't the only issue - the enclosure should only be able to be opened with a key, tool or deliberate action.

off topic sorry but the chance to ask an expert ...

I always thought tools were required to access mains was the rule, the other day I was working on a newly installed bathroom fan - 240v and the cover twisted off to reveal incoming supply. I suppose the slight twist counts as the deliberate action?

Yes it possibly would. If you consider a standard ceiling rose then the cover is simply twisted on to the base.

Section62

outtatune said:

davemorton said:

Pah! cant edit above, I mean something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-elec-pl09473-Connector-Rubber-orange/dp/9790834977/ref=asc_df_9790834977/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774212797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18385021933606800723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046761&hvtargid=pla-437202886509&psc=1

If you do go for something like this, make absolutely, totally, completely, 100% certain that you wire it the right way round. Get it wrong and you have what's colloquially and correctly termed a 'suicide cord'.

Worth clarifying that the 'right way round' here refers to placing the female/socket part on the mains side and the male/plug part on the appliance side. (They should be supplied permanently marked as to which is which.)

As well as the rather more obvious 'right way round' meaning of making sure each conductor is connected to the right terminal.

outtatune

Section62 said:

outtatune said:

davemorton said:

Pah! cant edit above, I mean something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-elec-pl09473-Connector-Rubber-orange/dp/9790834977/ref=asc_df_9790834977/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255774212797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18385021933606800723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046761&hvtargid=pla-437202886509&psc=1

If you do go for something like this, make absolutely, totally, completely, 100% certain that you wire it the right way round. Get it wrong and you have what's colloquially and correctly termed a 'suicide cord'.

Worth clarifying that the 'right way round' here refers to placing the female/socket part on the mains side and the male/plug part on the appliance side. (They should be supplied permanently marked as to which is which.)

As well as the rather more obvious 'right way round' meaning of making sure each conductor is connected to the right terminal.

I didn't clarify that, because anyone who needs it clarifying should stay as far away as possible from anything electrical.